Connect® Education Workshops
Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour workshops over the telephone or online.
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General Topics
Caregiving
- Stress Management for Caregivers: Taking Care of Yourself Physically and Emotionally Part III of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
- Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones - Managing the Fatigue of Caregiving Part III of The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- For Caregivers: Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays, Throughout the Year
- Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones Part III of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
- Balancing Your Needs and Your Role as a Caregiver Finding New Ways to Cope with Fatigue: Part II: Support for the Caregiver:
Children
Coping with Cancer
Clinical Trials
Doctor/Patient Communication
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit Part II of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor About Follow-Up Care Part I of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
End-of-Life Care
Financial/Insurance Information
- Managing the Costs of Living With Cancer
- Money Matters: Finding Resources to Manage Cancer Treatment Costs
- Update on Medicare Part D for People Living with Cancer
- Managing Your Costs of Recovery Part III of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
Grief and Loss
- The Bereaved Caregiver in the Workplace Part II of The Living, Coping, and Working with Cancer Series
Managing Side Effects
- Nutrition, Physical Activity and You: A Guide for People Living With Cancer
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Weight Changes After Cancer Treatment: Why is it Happening and What Can I Do About It Part II of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Mouth Pain and Discomfort: All You Need to Know About Mouth Sores and Oral Mucositis
- Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention Part I of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Understanding Treatment-Related Rash and Dry Skin
- New Advances in Bone Health for People Living with Cancer
- Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
- Dental Health During Cancer Treatments
- Coping with Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know
- Neuropathy and Joint Aches: New Post Treatment Challenges Part I of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
Post-Treatment Survivorship
- Recapturing Joy and Finding Meaning Part II of The Tenth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Using Mind/Body Techniques to Cope with the Stress of Survivorship Part I of The Tenth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty Part IV of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention Part I of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones Part IV of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Survivorship and Workplace Transitions Part III of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit Part II of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Better to Feel Better: Tips You Can Use Part I of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity Part II of The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Managing the Stress of Survivorship Part I of The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Rediscovering Intimacy in Your Relationships Following Treatment Part II of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor About Follow-Up Care Part I of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment Part III of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- My Treatment is Over: Why Do I Feel So Alone and Sad? Part II of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer Part II:
- Neuropathy and Joint Aches: New Post Treatment Challenges Part I of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Managing Your Costs of Recovery Part III of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Is It My Cancer or Am I Getting Older? Part II of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Stress Management Tips for Survivors Part I of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
Treatment
- Understanding the Role of Personalized Medicine
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence
- Taking Your Pills on Schedule—Adherence: Sharing Responsibility for Your Care
- Understanding the Important Role of Adherence in the Medical Management of Cancer
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence
- Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Targeted Therapies
- Cancer Treatments and the Risk of Blood Clots: What You Need to Know
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence
- New Advances in Bone Health for People Living with Cancer
- Medical Emergencies in Cancer Treatment
Workplace Issues
- Cancer and the Workplace
- Survivorship and Workplace Transitions Part III of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Balancing Cancer and Careers: Living and Working with Cancer
- The Challenge of Creating Supportive Work Environments for Employees with Cancer and Their Caregivers Part I of Living, Coping and Working with Cancer
By Cancer Type
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
All Cancers
- Understanding the Role of Personalized Medicine
- Understanding the Importance of Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
- Recapturing Joy and Finding Meaning Part II of The Tenth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Planning Your Comfort and Care at End of Life
- Using Mind/Body Techniques to Cope with the Stress of Survivorship Part I of The Tenth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence
- Managing the Costs of Living With Cancer
- Taking Your Pills on Schedule—Adherence: Sharing Responsibility for Your Care
- Nutrition, Physical Activity and You: A Guide for People Living With Cancer
- Understanding the Important Role of Adherence in the Medical Management of Cancer
- Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty Part IV of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Cancer and the Workplace
- Money Matters: Finding Resources to Manage Cancer Treatment Costs
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Stress Management for Caregivers: Taking Care of Yourself Physically and Emotionally Part III of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence
- The Challenges of Coping with Cancer and Other Health Problems
- Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Targeted Therapies
- Understanding the Importance of Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
- Weight Changes After Cancer Treatment: Why is it Happening and What Can I Do About It Part II of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Mouth Pain and Discomfort: All You Need to Know About Mouth Sores and Oral Mucositis
- Helping Children and Teens Understand When a Parent or Loved One Has Cancer
- Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention Part I of The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Cancer Treatments and the Risk of Blood Clots: What You Need to Know
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
- For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence
- The Important Role of Clinical Trials
- Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones Part IV of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Survivorship and Workplace Transitions Part III of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit Part II of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Understanding Treatment-Related Rash and Dry Skin
- New Advances in Bone Health for People Living with Cancer
- Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Better to Feel Better: Tips You Can Use Part I of The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Helping Teachers and Educators Support Siblings of Children with Cancer
- Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
- Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones - Managing the Fatigue of Caregiving Part III of The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity Part II of The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- For Parents, Caregivers and Professionals: Helping Brothers and Sisters of Children Living with Cancer
- Dental Health During Cancer Treatments
- Managing the Stress of Survivorship Part I of The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Medical Emergencies in Cancer Treatment
- Balancing Cancer and Careers: Living and Working with Cancer
- Coping with Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know
- For Caregivers: Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays, Throughout the Year
- Update on Medicare Part D for People Living with Cancer
- Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones Part III of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Rediscovering Intimacy in Your Relationships Following Treatment Part II of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor About Follow-Up Care Part I of The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
- Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment Part III of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- My Treatment is Over: Why Do I Feel So Alone and Sad? Part II of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer Part II:
- Neuropathy and Joint Aches: New Post Treatment Challenges Part I of The Fifth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Managing Your Costs of Recovery Part III of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- Balancing Your Needs and Your Role as a Caregiver Finding New Ways to Cope with Fatigue: Part II: Support for the Caregiver:
- Is It My Cancer or Am I Getting Older? Part II of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Bereaved Caregiver in the Workplace Part II of The Living, Coping, and Working with Cancer Series
- Stress Management Tips for Survivors Part I of Fourth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
- The Challenge of Creating Supportive Work Environments for Employees with Cancer and Their Caregivers Part I of Living, Coping and Working with Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
- Update on Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- The Latest Developments Reported at the 34th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- Current Perspectives on Early Stage Breast Cancer
- Progress in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Caring for Your Bones When You Have Breast Cancer
- Caring for Your Bones When You Have Breast Cancer: What's New?
- Update on Metastatic Breast Cancer from the 33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- Progress in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
- El cáncer de seno y las mujeres hispanas (Breast Cancer and Hispanic Women)
- Breast Cancer Treatment Update
- Breast Cancer and African American Women
- Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
- Young Women with Breast Cancer: Treatment-Specific Choices, Fertility and Careers
- Medical Update on Triple Negative Breast Cancer
- Caregivers of Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Spouses, Partners, Parents, Daughters, Sons, Sisters, Brothers, Families and Friends
- Moving Forward: Breast Cancer Survivorship
- Difficult Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment: Memory Changes, Lymphedema & Neuropathy
Cancer of Unknown Primary
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- I Can't Remember to Take My Pills on Time: Help! A Practical Guide to Follow Part II of Going the Distance: Thriving and Surviving with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Finding New Ways to Take Your Pills on Schedule
- Sharing Responsibility for Your Care (CML Series) Part I of Going the Distance: Thriving and Surviving with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Finding New Ways to Take Your Pills on Schedule
- Update on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Living with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML): Current Perspectives on Survivorship
- Update on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) From the 2010 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- The Latest Developments in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Reported at the 2010 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML): Current Perspectives and Treatment Update
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Managing Treatment Side Effects of T-Cell Lymphoma Part III of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Part I of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Part II of Medical Update on T-Cell Lymphomas
- Current Developments in the World of Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Treatment Updates for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: Multidisciplinary Care
Follicular Lymphoma
- Overview of Follicular Lymphoma and Current Treatment Options Part I of Progress in the Treatment of Follicular Lymphoma
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Update on Lymphoma from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Update on Follicular Lymphoma
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Glioblastoma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Kidney Cancer
Leukemia
- I Can't Remember to Take My Pills on Time: Help! A Practical Guide to Follow Part II of Going the Distance: Thriving and Surviving with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Finding New Ways to Take Your Pills on Schedule
- Sharing Responsibility for Your Care (CML Series) Part I of Going the Distance: Thriving and Surviving with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Finding New Ways to Take Your Pills on Schedule
- Update on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Medical Update on Myelofibrosis
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Living with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML): Current Perspectives on Survivorship
- Update on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) From the 2010 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- The Latest Developments in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Reported at the 2010 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML): Current Perspectives and Treatment Update
- Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
- Overview of Follicular Lymphoma and Current Treatment Options Part I of Progress in the Treatment of Follicular Lymphoma
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Update on Lymphoma from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Managing Treatment Side Effects of T-Cell Lymphoma Part III of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Part II of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Update on Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Part I of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Lymphoma from the 2011 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment Update
- A Guide for Coping With Childhood Lymphoma, Part II: Survivorship Care for Childhood Lymphoma Survivors
- Update on Follicular Lymphoma
- A Guide for Coping With Childhood Lymphoma, Part I: Understanding Childhood Lymphoma
- Update on Lymphoma Treatment from the 2010 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Update on Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Part II of Medical Update on T-Cell Lymphomas
- Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Part I of Medical Update on T-Cell Lymphomas
- Update on Lymphoma Treatment From the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
- Medical Update on Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
- Update on Lymphoma Treatment from the 2009 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Current Developments in the World of Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Emerging Treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Hodgkin Lymphoma: Understanding Biology, Treatment and Survivorship
- Treatment Updates for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: Multidisciplinary Care
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Melanoma
Multiple Myeloma
- Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma
- Coping with the Stress of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma Part II of The Living With Multiple Myeloma Series
- Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Part I of The Living With Multiple Myeloma Series
- Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
- Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma
- Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Myelofibrosis
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
- Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Managing Treatment Side Effects of T-Cell Lymphoma Part III of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Part II of The Living With T-Cell Lymphoma Series
- Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Part I of Medical Update on T-Cell Lymphomas
- Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
- Dealing with the Side Effects of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Treatments Part II of Living with Metastatic Prostate Cancer: What's New in Men's Health
- Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Other Health Challenges Part I of Living with Metastatic Prostate Cancer: What's New in Men's Health
- Caring for Your Bones When You Have Prostate Cancer
- What's New in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- What's New in Men's Health
Renal Cell Cancer
Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I participate?
- You can listen in to the live workshop on the telephone or via live streaming on our website. Participation is free, and no phone charges apply. Pre-registration is required.
- How do I register?
- View our calendar of upcoming workshops and register, then register online . Or call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673). After you have registered, you will receive additional information about the workshop.
- Can I ask a question during a workshop?
- Yes, if you participate by phone. Included in each live, hour-long Connect Education Workshop program is a question-and-answer session where listeners can submit their own questions to our panel of experts.
- I don’t know what telephone number I will be at during the workshop. Can I still participate?
- Yes. Once you register for a workshop on CancerCare’s website, you will receive an email from CancerCare about one week prior to the workshop with instructions on how to join the call. These instructions will include both a toll-free number that you can use to join the call by phone, and a link to the live audio stream from our website should you prefer to listen online.
- Can I participate in a Connect Education Workshop if I live outside of the United States?
- Yes. Individuals from all over the world participate in CancerCare’s Connect Education Workshops. Approximately one week before the workshop you will receive a link to listen in via the live audio stream from our website.
- Can health professionals earn continuing education credits for participating in the workshops?
- The majority of our workshops offer continuing education credits for social workers; some programs also provide education credits for other disciplines. Our workshop calendar includes details about whether a particular workshop offers continuing education credit.
About Past Workshops
- What if I miss a workshop?
- Connect Education Workshops are available for replay online or by telephone. To listen online: view our past workshop directory by clicking the "Listen to Past Workshops" tab above. To listen by telephone: hear a directory of featured programs available by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 888-337-7533. If the workshop you are looking for is not available, please email connect@cancercare.org with the name or date of the program you wish to listen to. Or, call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673).
- I have a question that is not listed here. Who can I contact for an answer?
- Please send your questions and comments about our workshops via email to connect@cancercare.org or call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673).